Inuit Art

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LOT 115

Lot 115

JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980)

JOHN  PANGNARK (1920-1980)
Lot 115 Details
JOHN PANGNARK (1920-1980), Arviat (Eskimo Point)

FIGURE

stone
signed indistinctly
4.5 x 2 x 4.75 in — 11.4 x 5.1 x 12.1 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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JOHN  PANGNARK (1920-1980)
  • JOHN  PANGNARK (1920-1980)
  • JOHN  PANGNARK (1920-1980)
  • JOHN  PANGNARK (1920-1980)
  • JOHN  PANGNARK (1920-1980)
Provenance:

Purchased directly from the artist by Elaine and John Gold while stationed in Churchill, Manitoba, and gifted to the current owner in 1975.

Note:

A subtle and beautifully carved figure by John Pangnark, in which many of the artist’s talents are on display. This sculpture’s previous owner suggested that the work represents a mother with a child tucked in her amauti—and indeed, we cannot deny how the oblong line encompassing the face of the figure does evoke that form. A small asymmetrical protrusion at the rear of the figure echoes the curved line around the face and provides a balance in the composition. The surface texture is characterized by scattershot fine lines.

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition very good.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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